Saint-Gaudens Commemorative Silver Medal
The Metal Arts Co. of Rochester New York created this silver medal with the approval of the Trustees of Saint-Gaudens Memorial to honor one of the greatest sculptors of all time. Robert Stephan Schabel designed the medal, 216 grams of .999 fine silver. Augustus Saint-Gaudens home in Cornish, New Hampshire are now a museum. The obverse is a depiction of Christopher Columbus as Saint-Gaudens envisioned him in a medal he did for the World's Columbian Exposition in 1892. On the reverse is shown Saint-Gaudens home "Aspet" and over the house, like a setting sun his famous Roman Date Double Eagle. Metal Arts serial number #51, in original box with paperwork. State: City: Date:1961
First Class Coins is one of the most respected full service coin companies in the United States. We buy and sell collector coins, banknotes, precious metals and estate jewelry throughout the world and online through our website featuring hard-to-find rare coins, coin collections, as well as excellent investment quality pieces.
